2008 Toyota Camry Solara User Reviews

Pros

Drives great, good gas mileage, beautiful car, lots of room inside, fun to drive, lots of compliment

Cons

Hard to see out rear window, panel below back window faded out looks terrible

Purchased As New

I bought a new 2008 Toyota Solara Convertible. I absolutely love it. I leased one two years ago. I get compliments all the time. The Blizzard Pearl a great color. It drives like a dream. There is plenty of room inside. The stereo system is fantastic. I love this car but the design of the rear window is hard to see out of. I am surprised it was not redone. Also, the black plate at the base of the back window is very faded and looks terrible. Toyota said nothing is wrong. I am trying to get help now. It just clashes with the beautiful car paint. I can't believe they are not making them anymore....read morehide

Pros

Everything except poor rear vision

Cons

only the size of the rear window with the top up

Purchased As New

31 mpg on hwy, 24 avg around town, great ride, power enough
bring it back and fix the window....

Pros

smooth ride....good mileage

Cons

limited rear window vision

Purchased As New

This is what I've dreamed of driving through the mountains of Vermont. The car handles beautifully under all conditions and is so smooth and quiet. I was surprised by the mpg... averaging 27-28 on trips 26 in town. I'm totally pleased with this car.

Pros

Power,Handling, Sporty Look

Cons

Blindspot

Purchased As Used

I love this car! I went through a few cars this year, but finally got myself into one of these. I bought it used with only 19k miles. The ride is smooth yet powerful. The handling is great. Its got all the features that i would need (except maybe navigation) I also love the fact this its a Toyota. It really turns heads out on the road, top up as well. Im only 22 and people think im loaded or something. Riding with the top down at night is amazing, but try and keep it up during summer days. (heat really gets to you when you come to a stop) Overall great car, and a keeper for me....read morehide

Pros

Economy, Looks, Fit.

Cons

None if you accept poor rear view.

Purchased As Used

I bought this red car used, with 24,000 miles on the odometer. Wonderful car, surprising economy at 25 in the city and 31 on the road. Top is leak-proof so far and does it up/down thing fast. Rear headrests are high, I believe, because they support the car in case of a roll-over. Surprising amount of space in the rear seats and the trunk.
Really tight body for a ragtop, only a little hood shake over uneven roads.
We own a 04 Avalon with a 3.0 L engine, the Solara is about the same weight, but faster with better gas mileage and a 3.3 liter engine. Go figure....read morehide

Pros

Nearly everything

Cons

Water comes in window when it rains, and it won't pass a snow bank.

Purchased As New

I have a 1999 SLE V6 with over 383,000 miles on it. I've changed the timing belt twice, use up a set of tires and brakes every year and changed the transmission fluid once. This is my all-time favorite car ever. After driving a Honda Accord for 21 years, I drove this car and never turned back to Honda. The car is VERY reliable, always starts, handles great with the correct tires, gets the same gas mileage as when I first bought it and is very comfortable to ride in. The sound system is great and it is a solid car. I've run over two deer with no damage. You do need snow tires in a norther climate (I live in NH), because it just does not do well in snow. I will reach a half million if not a million miles on this car! Thank you Toyota!...read morehide

Pros

It's easy to drive fast, because you can controll it very well.

Cons

Sometimes the water comes throught the windows at car wash

Purchased As New

I bought my Solara in 2004, and it is the best sport car that you can find at this great price. It is confortable, elegant and is realy easy to drive and contol it when you get high speed.

I love it!!!

Pros

comfort and solid on the road

Cons

could do better on gas

Purchased As Not Purchased

This is my first foreign car and I am enjoying it immensely. Good solid ride,very comfortable and easy on the eyes.Handles the road with ease and I like the tight steering.The interior is classy and roomy with a touch of class. My friend has a lincolnMKS drove it little difference.Interior not much different. In short good bang for your buck....read morehide

Pros

Beautiful car, lots of fun to drive, handles well makes me want to drive fast

Cons

Can cause you to get a speeding ticket

Purchased As New

Bought my Solara in2000. It's the best car I have ever owned. Very pretty car. It handles very well, hugs the curves, and a lot of power. Does pretty well in snowy condtions. Nice quiet smooth ride. Very sad they stop this model, hope they bring it back. Great car!

Pros

Looks, drive, overall value!

Cons

None

Purchased As New

Love my Solara, drives like a dream, reasonably priced, great handling, interior is smart and easy to use, I love how the engine sounds and of course, great gas mileage. I love my car!